Learning Through Games: Bananagrams and Zip It

Summary: Players race each other to form a crossword-style grid with their own set of letters. 

Number of Players: 2-6 for Bananagrams, 2 for Zip-It 

Recommended Age: 7+

Skills Addressed:

• Spelling
• Strategy
• Quick thinking
• Vocabulary 
   

Link to Learning:

• Have students spell check their peers’ grids or their own.
• Ask students to use each of their words in a sentence.
• Give bonus points for using class words.
• Put a time limit on each round.